VAN DEN BROEK VISITS SARAJEVO

( Editorial: --> 0191 ) SARAJEVO, July 27 (Hina) - Significant progress has been achieved in Bosnia-Herzegovina in the past several months, but a key problem remains, which is the return of refugees and displaced persons, especially with the return of minorities, European Commission commissioner for foreign affairs, Hans van den Broek, said at a brief press conference after talks with members of the Bosnia- Herzegovina Presidency. Van den Broek arrived in Sarajevo on Monday. He told reporters he had reiterated at the meeting that the Stabilisation Force (SFOR) would not forever stay in Bosnia- Herzegovina, and the international community would not forever provide financial help. Van den Broek stressed that SFOR's mandate must in no case be changed when it comes to the arrest of war crimes indictees, because without their apprehension, it was difficult to speak about any kind of reconciliation. He warned that if leaders in Bosnia-Herzegovina did not stop the corruption and tax evasion, it would be very difficult to convince donors from around the world to continue providing financial help to the country. Van den Broek also held talks with members of the Council of Ministers and Bosnian federation government. (hina) lml 272047 MET jul 98